“I enjoy the atmosphere whenever I visit. The waitresses are always so friendly. I was with a team of people (my job met there) last night (4/1/24), we had to flag a waitress down to take our order for food and drinks outside of the many appetizers my boss ordered. That's not usually the case though. Once someone came, she was wonderful. I don't come to this establishment too often anymore due to me no longer working in the area, but whenever it's an option, I am always a fan. The broasted chicken and au gratin potato are the absolute best. Thank me later.“
“The food and fun atmosphere is wonderful. Tom Reid is a stand-up fixture here too! You will not be disappointed by the drink choices and the food is great.Kid-friendliness: Our hockey kids enjoyed all of the memorabilia and food.Wheelchair accessibility: All one level and bathrooms.“
“Cannot say enough good things about our experience at Zambonis on 7th!! Stopped in Friday and camped out and ate and loved the entire experience! We attempted to give wild bills our business Saturday night, and after awful service we left and returned to zambonis! The food, drinks, and atmosphere are everything you would want from a local bar/restaurant! Ps...ask for Gus! He is hilarious!“
“Stopped here for some lunch after work and loved it instantly. The food was delicious ? Location so cute. Customer Service and our waitress was awesome. She mentioned all the summer activities and I even got to hold and snuggle their baby goat Daisy. I fell so in love with her. She was the sweetest. Beautiful little view. We'll definitely be back ? Thanks to Kari for her friendly and positive attitude. She was really good to us.“
“A group of 30 of us came in for brunch on Saint Patrick's Day (we did have reservations), and even though they were ridiculously busy, we found easy parking and were greeted with friendly smiles from the energetic staff. They patiently took our orders and didn't even flinch when we needed them separated. Every staff member was great! Our food came out promptly and tasted delicious, and we all left happy with full bellies, ready for the day. It's rare to find such genuine, good places nowadays, but this one of them for sure!“
“This was a perfect stop after marching in the St Patricks Parade in St Paul. The food was delicious our server was excellent. The vibe was very chill and that is what we were looking for. We will definitely be back. Oh and the Irish Cheesecake was a treat with a twist.?☘️“
“Holy bananas. This place is great! Food was amazing, service was great, atmosphere was awesome for us. I say for us because it was right after open and it was empty. Right up my alley. The bartenders (Jaden I believe and another sweet girl but I didn't ask her name) were knowledgeable and friendly. Beer was fresh tasting. Food wise, the jalapeños tasted like they were just sliced. So fricken fresh and spicy! We got the totchos (exactly what it sounds like and DANK) and the firehouse 21 burger. We ordered it medium, didn't come out pink but it was so damn juicy and tender I don't even care.Overall, 10 out of 10, no notes. Even the burps taste good.“
“Don Julio’s is our absolute favorite Mexican restaurant! They have awesome complimentary chips and salsa. The Texas margarita is absolutely delicious. We always get the chimichangas because they are AMAZING. They come smothered in queso, which is quite honestly the best queso I’ve ever had! The service is always great and very speedy.“
“This place is AMAZING!! We held a surprise party here for our daughters 24th Birthday yesterday. Everything went as planned the bartender Lisa was phenomenal, the event planner Taylor was great she kept us informed and was in contact with us up until the date of the party, the food was delicious, and the new owners have put a lot of work into revamping and making the Dugout a great bar/restaurant. Everyone from the party cannot wait to go back. Thank you again to everyone at the Dugout, you guys are the BEST!!“
“Well managed, serviced and staffed. Lots of seating in 3 rooms, 2 bars. Excellent Daily food and beverage specials. Live music. Breakfast. Irish ☘️ specialties. Fantastic corned beef and cabbage platter for Saint Patrick’s Day Weekend. Woman owed, staff and managed.“
“This is a fantastic pub! The food is delicious, the service is great, and the atmosphere is awesome! Definitely stop by and give this place a try!!Kid-friendliness: My friend and I take his 3 kids here once or twice a month. The kids loved the popcorn and root beer. Everyone whether sitting at the bar or restaurant is super friendly towards the kids and they always smile at them. At the end of our time there they give the kid’s little dum dum suckers too.“
“Pros: Amazing sound track, would come back just for that! The crispy tacos were fantastic. Environment was stellar.Cons: multiple menu items on happy hour are the same price in the main menu. A Random 3% charge (not explained) on receipt. Some chips had a rubbery texture (only some). I should have listed to the employee advise about the pizza fries blah at best, afterwards I felt for $15 could have purchased 2 KWIK Trip pizzas and been happier..7 of 10, marinara sauce was excellent. I have never seen my buddy not finish a beer and he said he tasted like skunk.Overall will be back 1 more time at-least. I want to try those wingsMost disappointing was no check back to see how good the food was, very attentive on the drinks and personable.“
“Came for Friday fish fry (available during Lent). Definitely recommend reservations- this place was packed! The battered pollock was tasty and filling. Accompaniments are coleslaw and fries. Food comes out faster than anywhere I've seen. Good selection of beer on tap.“
“Ordered fish and chips for takeout. The order was ready promptly but pickup was a bit chaotic as it was Friday night during happy hour and all the servers and bar personnel were really busy, The portions were very generous for both the fish and the chips and the fish was flavorful and not overly battered. My main complaint was that the takeout containers were plastic and thus the food couldn't be rewarmed in the oven. Microwave makes the chips soggy which these were by the time I got them home. Styrofoam is equally bad for the environment but at least it could have been put in the oven to reheat. Price was fairly reasonable for the size of the portions.“
“I've gone here a few times in my life living in the neighborhood down the street from this place. It's been several names but now it's Cheer's Pub after the latest ownership change. They run a decent bar, seem to keep tabs on the patrons and it's a decent hangout. It's a typical neighborhood bar with a lot of regulars, cheap drinks, pull tabs, plus some stuff good...football nights, live music with local cover bands and some homegrown musicians, and Karaoke nights. The food here with the new owners is actually pretty damn good for a bar. I've ate here a couple times and I'd go back for those times I'm peckish and don't want to make anything myself (and they make a good drink). Simple menu: French fries, Mozzarella sticks, Jalapeño poppers, Hot dog, Slaw dog, Polish dog, Burger, Cheeseburger, Chicken drummies/sandwich/tenders, Catfish nuggets, Corned beef or Turkey sandwich.This time around I had the slaw dog (see pic) and it was a good take on a Chicago but with slaw...it's a beaut and tastes great, plus the fresh cut fries were the bomb.“
“We’ve had 2 pregames here and had excellent food and service both times. Their fried pickle chips are awesome, wings great even sauceless (got dipping sauces on side), walleye fries were great, the only thing we were so so on were the nachos. Fake cheese was blah but otherwise all good! Service excellent, drinks cold.“
“If you are on the downtown NSP strip, you should stop in and check this bar out. It definitely has an old school feel and you can tell it has been around since the start. The bartender was very friendly and everyone in this place is a local and seated around the bar. Very affordable drinks and they have great music, pulltabs, dartboards and a lot of seating. They also have a back patio area to hang outside.“
“Visit a couple times a year. Every thanksgiving a group of us play football in the am and head to Vogels to start the festivities. We invade and the bartender shows appreciation that we chose his bar. Pitchers of beer flowing and pizzas for about 25 people. Always a fun time.“
“Our kitchen is open. We focus on serving high quality, freshly made to order bar food, with a twist. We offer food specials as well as surprise Gourmet chef specials. We have awesome Bloody Mary's one of the best I've had. We offer drink specials 2 4 1s on domestic beer and premium rails. Our neighborhood is being revamped which is awesome for the bar and community. So if your looking for a cool neighborhood dive bar with awesome staff and great food come Check out The Saint Paul Saloon. P.s The owner is on site and loves to interact with the patrons of the bar.“
“Very amateur golfer here. From the moment I walked in the door on my first visit, Nate made me feel right at home. I've gone several times, solo, with wife and kids, and with just another guy or two. All are great. Many functions, the screens and equipment seem much better than birdi, except maybe the tilting floors piece. Great prices if you can go earlier during the week, but worthwhile even at weekend prices. Look forward to it more each time. Nate has been great for me as a beginner. Not overbearing, but he kindly shares helpful tips, which I really appreciate. Food is solid to really good, depending, and the service is amazing. The guys are always right there, but it's never felt like they are in the way or hovering. Will be back soon!“
“I happened to find this place when my son had to have emergency surgery...first off, very friendly staff and regulars, could see the stress on my face and were so kind! But the best part, hands down, which is why I'm leaving this review 3 years later is bc Bob's steak sandwich (should be Bob's FAMOUS steak sandwich) was THE F’N BEST sandwich my son and I have ever had - to date! If fact, 3 years later and my son is still talking about Bob's steak sandwich being the best food he's ever eaten! So much so that for his birthday in a few weeks, he doesn't want a party or gifts, just to take a trip to the cities for his favorite dinner!“
“This place is much better than the place a cross the street, food is decent. Service is always good. And you seat yourself, so don’t stand at the bar looking around like a deer and a headlights like me. Wish they had a sign that indicated that, only reason for 4 stars. Good local favorite.“
“Station 280 is simply a great bar. The staff are friendly, honest, attentive, and personable. Whether visiting with a large or small group, or by yourself, there has never a moment where I have been left wondering where the server was. I love the variety of people here, the sort of place where you can get a drink with your boss without feeling too old for the college crowd, or like an outsider due to a mix of blue and white collar professionals as patrons. An extra long bar with plenty of seats, larger serving area that can accommodate a bigger group outing if needed, as well as a few booths/tables provide a great variety of experiences depending on your preference. Parking isn't well marked, but generally you won't be too far from the entry. Bar can be a bit loud inside, but I feel like it reflects more that the customers are enjoying themselves more than anything. I really think Station 280 has something to offer for everyone and would highly recommend for anyone to check it out.“
“This West Side Sports Bar & Grill was a treat! The food was delicious and the service was friendly and accommodating. We were a party of 6. I had street tacos ala carte. My niece ordered the Menudo and said it was perfect. We also ordered guacamole, queso and chips for the whole table and that made a great appetizer for the whole table. The chips are made fresh and sprinkled with chili-lime salt... Yum! The guacamole was delicious considering it's mid-March in MN! The Horchata was refreshing and cool and was made 'from scratch' - not a mix. I didn't try the marguerita but it was huge and was happily shared around the table. There were 4 screens playing different sports, including futball and women's college softball. The music was recorded - it was lively and loud ... mostly Mariachi (and Mexican rock?).Parking: Not sure if the street parking is free during the day. We went on Sunday evening and both cars found parking easily. The lot surface is bumpy, so I'm not sure how a wheelchair would do. It is on the first floor - no steps at the entrance. One of us used a rolling walker and was easily able to navigate the front door, but I'm not sure if the door is wide enough for a motorized wheelchair.“
“It was really busy, but our server, Savanna, was wonderful. She gave drink and food suggestions. She made sure she got our order in before Happy Hour ended. The food was quick and fresh. The place was clean and well maintained. The manager delivered our food and she was so kind. We highly recommend it, and we will be back.“
“It's surprisingly large. Even if the lot looks full, chances are good that you can get a table immediately. Service is always good, and they've got great specials. Especially happy hour! It's a great place to grab a burger or a couple tacos, and their chili is awesome. The biggest surprise was the salads, though. I didn't expect them to be that good at a bar & grill type place. If you're in the area, you should definitely check out the hoggsbreath. You won't be disappointed!“
“This place may jus have a bad rep but if the crowd can stay 35+ like Hergies usta be , it's going to be alright. They pour good dranks with normal prices and the ? music good. They gotta kitchen now just have had at it yet..to be continued...???“
“A classic Saint Paul neighborhood bar, with simple grub yet so affordable, a mix of Asian and American. All served as takeaway but you can eat it there if you want and the portions are gigantic. There's bingo two nights a week, a Friday afternoon meat raffle, and pulltabs/etabs. Locals are the majority of the clientele but for all its grittiness, it's a safe place with patrons who care about the establishment! Watch out for the parking lot. It's a dirt lot minefield of potholes that will destroy your transmission of you go faster than 1 mph.“
“White Bear Bar gets a bad reputation because they try to keep order and riff raff out. This game is beyond difficult! I really like Angie the bartender and all the waitresses are gorgeous and offer good service even during adverse times and bad customers. Pool is always fun and trivia. No decent food but free popcorn n pizza but its a bar not a restaurant. Security is always really good and I've never seen any conflict not get resolved promptly. People whine about getting kicked out, these arw the people that cause issues and i appreciate this. Always has good beer.“
“Everything is perfect here. Good food. Good service. Awesome bar tender. Highly recommend.Update: 2-15-24. Information provided is still relevant and correct.Vegetarian options: They are an option and clearly labeled.Dietary restrictions: Clearly labed on the menu, and they are happy to provide whatever you need.Parking: Enough parking spaces to not be concerned even during busy periods.Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly.Wheelchair accessibility: It's accessible.“
“It's good, except they always try to avoid actually giving you the advertised good discounts. I'm not sure why. But you need to check the bill, and ask for the discount. Then they always put up a fight. Otherwise, the food is great.“
“I highly recommend this place to dine and sit!!! Brandi was phenomenal!!! She answered all of our questions quickly, and her choices of food were on point!!! If we lived closer we would come back just to be in Brandi 's section again!!! Great job everyone!!!“
“Good people, pool, and overall fun time. Granted the bar has some flaws (the bar tender over charged me $5 or short changed me), some random guy was bent over getting sick in the bathroom, and the pool tables aren't exactly the straightest I've seen. But overall still for a watering hole or dive-ish bar this place is perfect. Crowd is interesting and seemed to be a mixture of new patrons and regulars and everyone was pleasant and I'd for sure return. Also worth mentioning due to a random incident in the parking lot a few months ago they now had armed security at the door which was also super polite, professional, and for sure made you feel 100% safe while there.“
“Didn't get food so therefor I can't give a rating on food. The service is amazing. The bartender is aware, quick, and focused. The atmosphere is is cool. People are enjoying themselves, no drama, alot of laughing, talking & singing. They have a patio as well.“
“We stopped in at Trappers last Saturday for bingo. The place was packed and it was a fun atmosphere.I tried the new Smashburger, which was REALLY good! Cooked perfectly and with fresh mushrooms. I'd definitely come back for that. My wife and our friends all enjoyed their food as well and, since Trappers has such a diverse menu, there's something for every appetite.Granted, they were very busy, but our service was very, VERY slow. Our server was clearly not up for a busy atmosphere and didn't know her tap beer & seltzer options - nor did she have it written down. Initially, she didn't show up at our table for at least 10 minutes and this was before they got busy. A few times, she disappeared for quite awhile without checking in on our table.I was pleased that they offered a build-your-own bloody Mary bar, since I'm pretty particular about using good mixes. There were plenty of options, including a variety of mixes, hot sauces, and condiments.We've been to Trappers dozens of times and will be back. Sitting at the bar is always a solid option for ensuring good service.“
“It was odd that you have to show ID and they digitally take your picture before you can come in. It was loud, as expected, and lots of video games steins. The server was very helpful and nice, and the chicken wild rice soup was good. A bit disturbing was the very loud crashing of the monster Jenna puzzle when it fell a few times. I went there after playing a hockey game at Pleasant arena. I have another game there this weekend, and I’ll go back to the St. Paul tsp and have a juicy Lucy. A teammate had it and said it was very good.“
“We had a group of around 18 people and most special needs. Staff did great on service, patience and managed for everything coming at similar/same time. Staff was so kind and attentive to our group and we truly appreciate that. Good was also delicious.Dietary restrictions: They have gluten sensitive options clearly labeled as well as were great with other restrictions our group had.“
“Quick stop here for a birthday drink! Their bloody Mary's are very good! The staff was very welcoming and accommodating to the customers. They are good for any size group and close to the hockey stadium near by for post game celebrations. A great place to watch sporting events too.“